City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (10/1/2021 - 12/31/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status. In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: James Murphy, on behalf of PS Fuels, spoke in opposition of the Denial of the Issuance of a Class "BG" Liquor License at 928 W. Jefferson Street- PS Fuels. (Council Memo #467-21) Jordan Kielian spoke in opposition of the Denial of the Issuance of a Class "BG" Liquor License at 609 Ruby Street - Joliet Citgo. (Council Memo #464-21) Kathy Spieler spoke in favor of the Council Memo #467-21 Denial of the Issuance of a Class "BG" Liquor License at 928 W. Jefferson Street- PS Fuels. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding Council Memo #466-21: Ordinances Associated with Vetter Page 1 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Road Annexations. Councilwoman Quillman requested that Kathy Garthus be connected with someone from CenterPoint to explain the project taking place in front of her property. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: Historic Preservation commission 092921 A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to appoint Steven Wright as a voting member to the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, October 4, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - September 20, 2021 Council Meeting - September 21, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - September 20, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - September 21, 2021.pdf Position Vacancies 449-21 Attachments: Approver Report Regular Payroll for July 16 - July 29, 2021 - $3,370,302.61. 450-21 Attachments: PD 8.6.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for July 30 - August 12, 2021 - $3,379,344.49 451-21 Page 2 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Attachments: PD 8.20.21 8-21 OT Approver Report Amendment to the Compensation Structure for Crossing 452-21 Guards Attachments: Crossing Guard Proposal Approver Report Approval of the Proposed Renewal of Workers’ 453-21 Compensation Broker Attachments: Approver Report Award of an Emergency Contract for the Purchase of 454-21 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in the Amount of $106,530.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Black Road Lift Station Bridge 455-21 Crane Replacement to Sievert Electric in the amount of $40,875.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment 456-21 Plant South Grit Chamber Building Replacement to C&T Construction Inc. in the amount of $108,862.75 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Emergency Repairs to the Well 5D 457-21 to Layne Christensen, Inc. in the amount of $117,933.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Large Sign Purchase Order to 458-21 Traffic Control and Protection, Inc. in the amount of $38,427.15 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Hickory-Spring Creek 459-21 Cleaning Project to Greg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the amount of $92,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 3 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Purchase Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main in the 460-21 amount of $747,520.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $7,428.32 and Payment 461-21 No. 2 and Final in the amount of $8,125.00 for the Emergency Sanitary Sewer Replacement on Abe Street to Construction by Camco Inc. Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 463-21 4802 Caton Farm Road- Graham C. Stores Co. Attachments: Res - 4802 Caton Farm Denial Order - 4802 Caton Farm A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #463-21: Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 4802 Caton Farm Road- Graham C. Stores Co. (RESOLUTION NO. 7697) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 609 464-21 Ruby Street- Joliet Citgo Page 4 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Attachments: Res - 609 Ruby Denial Order - 609 Ruby A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #464-21: Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 609 Ruby Street- Joliet Citgo. (RESOLUTION NO. 7698) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 555 465-21 E. Cass Street- Mobil Gas Attachments: Res - 555 E Cass Denial Order - 555 Cass A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #465-21: Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 555 E. Cass Street- Mobil Gas. (RESOLUTION NO. 7699) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 466-21 1987 W. Jefferson Street- Jefferson BP, YNZ Enterprises Attachments: Res - 1987 W. Jefferson Denial Order - 1987 Jefferson A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #466-21: Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1987 W. Jefferson Street- Jefferson BP, YNZ Enterprises. (RESOLUTION NO. 7700) Page 5 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 928 467-21 W. Jefferson Street- PS Fuels Attachments: Denial Order - 928 Jefferson PS FUELS RESOLUTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #467-21: Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 928 W. Jefferson Street- PS Fuels. (RESOLUTION NO. 7701) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Vetter Road Annexations 469-21 Ordinance Approving Annexation of 6.651 Acres Located at Vetter Road (A-5-21) Ordinance Approving the Zoning Classification of 6.651 Acres to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning (A-5-21) Ordinance Approving Annexation of 1.9 Acres (Part of 23525 and 23551 S. Vetter Road)(A-6-21) Ordinance Approving the Zoning Classification of 1.9 Acres Page 6 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning (A-6-21) Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-5-21 - 6.651 Acres - Vetter Road Annx Zoning Class Ord - A-5-21 - 6.651 Acres - Vetter Road AnnexOrd - A-6-21 - 1.9 Acre - Vetter Road Annx Zoning Class Ord - A-6-21 - 1.9 Acre - Vetter Road A-5-21 & A-6-21 Vetter Road Annexation - Combined Plan Commission Staff Report Plan Commission Minutes - September 2021 Annex & Zoning-Vetter CJTR_04132021 Annex & Zoning-Vetter COJ_04132021 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #469-21: Ordinances Associated with Vetter Road Annexations Ordinance Approving Annexation of 6.651 Acres Located at Vetter Road (A-5-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18264) Ordinance Approving the Zoning Classification of 6.651 Acres to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning (A-5-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18265) Ordinance Approving Annexation of 1.9 Acres (Part of 23525 and 23551 S. Vetter Road)(A-6-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18266) Ordinance Approving the Zoning Classification of 1.9 Acres to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning (A-6-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18267) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Adopt the Countywide All-Hazards Mitigation Plan 471-21 Page 7 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #471-21: Adopt the Countywide All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. (RESOLUTION NO. 7702) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked all those involved in the firefighter contract negotiations. He stated negotiations are underway for the contract with ASCME. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): In response to Councilman Hug's question, the City Manager confirmed the passage of an award of contract for chlorine. Councilwoman Reardon briefly spoke regarding the procedures for the closure of alleys discussed at the February 3, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a tour taken with other community leaders, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Works, and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to the Eugene Sawyer purification plant. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trista Brown spoke regarding bodies found in the DesPlaines River and deaths at Riverwalk. She requested the Joliet Police Department investigate these deaths. Robin Anderson spoke regarding the death of her daughter Ravin Littlejohn, circumstances regarding her death, and asked for justice for her daughter. Doris Jones, Ravin's Godmother, spoke regarding the death of Ravin Littlejohn and asked for an investigation of her death. John Sheridan spoke regarding the closure of the alley in the Cunningham neighbor and the re-opening of the same alley. A resident spoke regarding the affects of drugs on the city and also requested there be an investigation into the death of Ravin Littlejohn. Page 8 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2021 Jerry Hervey spoke regarding Council disagreements and needing to work together. A brief discussion was held regarding the disagreement at the Pre-Council Meeting. Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding safety in her neighborhood and single family rental inspections. Kathy Spieler concurred with the need for a NOPT Officer in the Reedwood neighborhood . She also spoke in favor of single family rental inspections and alley closures. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Hug expressed his condolences to Ms. Anderson for the death of her daughter. A brief discussion was held regarding the reopening of the Jefferson Street bridge . Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Joliet Pride event, Movie Night at the prison, Tunes and Brews on Route 66 event, Sylvania Women's Union event, ground breaking of Cassidy Best One Tire on Route 6, and BioLife ribbon cutting. He also congratulated firefighter Matt Fleck as the recipient of the Firefighter of the Year Award. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 9 of 9